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22
Mar
Puma 2012 “TAKUMI” Made in Japan Collection Part II
Inspired by Japanese artisanal techniques, the attention to detail and quality craftsmanship is the hallmark of this collection. With two solid offerings in the form of the Ralph Sampson or the Sky II, each model is available in either black or white. Expect to see these hitting select PUMA retailers in April.
21
Mar
The Doors ‘L.A. Woman’ Video Feat. Kenny Anderson, Alex Olson & Braydon Szafranski
Classic rock fans are celebrating 2012 as the Year of the Doors, highlighted by the January release of the two-CD L.A. Woman: 40th Anniversary Edition and the DVD/Blu-Ray Mr. Mojo Risin’: The Story of L.A. Woman. The band also unveiled a new video for “L.A. Woman,” directed by Matt Goodman and featuring pro skateboarders Kenny Anderson, Alex Olson and Braydon Szafranski. They skate in and around various Los Angeles spots that played significant parts in the history of the Doors, including Venice Beach, the Hollywood Bowl and the Whiskey A Go Go on the Sunset Strip.
Nike Mercurial Vapor 8
Nike presents their latest soccer shoe, the Mercurial Vapor 8. The mango colored shoe comes with a seamless upper with nice design details featured on the heel. The carbon fiber plate also looks great. The Mercurial Vapor 8 also features a unique plate, incorporating two different pieces of glass fiber that increase flexibility and responsiveness. Out March 29th, priced around £180.
20
Mar
New music: Eugene McGuinness - Shotgun
ACE bottle opener
Designed to look like an Ace of Spades, this bottle opener is as cool as it gets. Small enough to fit it your wallet or light enough to go up your sleeve yet strong enough to open a lifetime supply of beverages.
19
Mar
Playboy Magazine Print Advertising Campaign
Nice bit of clever advertising by Playboy magazine. Created by the South African edition of the iconic magazine, three print ads have released – Deforestation, Silicon Valley and Crack Addiction. Showing something, yet not really anything and some added ironic humor do the job for this new campaign, created by Y&R.
Track of the week: Bombay Bicycle Club - How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep
18
Mar
Clothing brand Diesel and Ducati started a partnership last year with Diesel sponsoring the Ducati Team in MotoGP, now they have taken their partnership a step further collaborating on the Ducati Monster. The customized model is an ?urban military chic? interpretation of Ducati?’s iconic naked motorcycle and will be unveiled alongside the new collection at the Diesel stores of New York - Soho (15th March) Rome (22nd March) and Tokyo-Shibuya (29th March). With Ducati?s flagship Monster 1100EVO providing the canvas for the new motorcycle creation, Diesel?s founder Renzo Rosso and the Ducati Design Centre guided stylists to a military inspired theme. The Monster Diesel will be available at Ducati stores around the world from late July onwards.
Rag & Bone Indigo Duffle and Backpack
Rag & Bone offers two great bag options this season with this indigo duffle bag and backpack made from 100% cotton. These pieces feature contrast white woven handle, brown leather accents, and two-tone colouring.
17
Mar
Vans 2012 Spring Era Distressed Pack
New from Vans for Spring/Summer 2012 comes a trio of releases featuring the timeless Era. Composed of the usual canvas upper and vulcanized gum rubber sole with white foxing, the kicks sport a distressed and faded look. Retailing around £55.
